Melon Stripes Apron

Nothing says summertime quite like a slice of cold watermelon shared beneath the shade of a big tree.

Melon Stripe was inspired by those carefree afternoons when neighbors gathered for picnics, church socials, family reunions, and the annual Watermelon Eating Contest. Bright watermelon stripes dance across the apron, celebrating the simple joy of summer's sweetest tradition. Whether you choose the timeless black trim or the playful gingham trim, each version captures the warmth, laughter, and colorful spirit of the season.

Handcrafted in my South Carolina workshop, this comfortable crossback apron slips on with ease and stays comfortable throughout the day without neck straps or waist ties. A generous front pocket is ready for kitchen towels, recipe cards, gardening gloves, or whatever the day calls for. Every apron is carefully sewn one at a time, making each one a small celebration of handmade craftsmanship.

Imagine setting out watermelon slices on a picnic table, welcoming neighbors for an afternoon cookout, or cheering on youngsters as they compete to see who can finish their slice first. Maybe you're canning preserves, tending the garden, or simply enjoying a quiet evening on the porch with a glass of sweet tea. Melon Stripe brings a little extra sunshine to every summer moment.

Whether you choose the crisp elegance of the black trim or the nostalgic charm of the gingham trim, Melon Stripe is an apron made for making memories. Long after the last watermelon has disappeared and summer has given way to autumn, it will still be waiting on its hook, ready for another season of laughter.

From the Mercantile

A Word from Margaret McGill
McGill's Curb Market

"Remember that time we had the Watermelon Eating Contest and Buster Junkins won? What was even better was that Buster 'planted' all those seeds! The next year, he grew about twenty volunteer watermelon vines in the backyard. We have a picture of him somewhere, posing with his 'crop.' He looked so proud of himself. I suppose I should mention now that Buster Junkins is Jo's golden retriever."

Apron Details

• Collection: The Fruit Crate Collection
• Name: Melon Stripe
• Availability: Made to Order
• Options: Available with Black Trim or Gingham Trim
• Style: Crossback / Crossbody Apron
• Construction: No neck strap or waist ties for comfortable, all-day wear
• Pocket: Single generous front pocket
• Fabric: Watermelon-inspired striped print with coordinating trim
• Handmade: Individually handcrafted in South Carolina
• Perfect For: Summer entertaining, picnics, cookouts, farmers markets, gardening, baking, and everyday kitchen adventures